CVE-2005-1804 in Net Portal Dynamic System
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Net Portal Dynamic System (NPDS) 5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) terme parameter in the glossaire module (glossaire.php) or (2) query parameter to links.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/03/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1804 represents a critical security flaw in Net Portal Dynamic System (NPDS) version 5.0, specifically targeting SQL injection vulnerabilities that enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This vulnerability affects two distinct modules within the NPDS framework, creating multiple attack vectors that significantly increase the potential impact on affected systems. The presence of these vulnerabilities in core application modules demonstrates a fundamental failure in input validation and query construction practices within the software architecture.
The technical implementation of these SQL injection flaws occurs through improper handling of user-supplied input in two separate parameters. The first vulnerability manifests in the glossaire module through the terme parameter within glossaire.php, where user input is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization. The second vulnerability exists in the links.php script through the query parameter, which similarly fails to properly validate or escape user-provided data before incorporating it into database queries. Both vulnerabilities stem from the application's failure to implement proper input sanitization mechanisms, allowing attackers to manipulate SQL command structures through malicious input sequences.
The operational impact of these vulnerabilities extends beyond simple data theft, as they provide attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database system. This privilege escalation allows for complete database compromise, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information, data manipulation, and potential system-wide exploitation. Attackers could leverage these vulnerabilities to extract confidential user data, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges to gain administrative control over the affected system. The remote nature of these attacks means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the system, significantly amplifying the threat surface.
Security professionals should recognize these vulnerabilities as direct implementations of CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. The attack patterns align with those documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the technique of SQL Injection, where adversaries exploit weaknesses in application input validation to execute malicious SQL commands. Organizations utilizing NPDS 5.0 should immediately implement comprehensive patch management procedures to address these vulnerabilities, as the timeframe for exploitation is minimal once the attack vectors are known. The remediation process requires thorough code review and implementation of parameterized queries, proper input validation, and output encoding mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future iterations of the software.